Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Land Rover Range Rover
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 79 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V527000 Incorrect Front Suspension Knuckles Installed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V514000 Upper Suspension Arm May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V840000 Upper Suspension Arm May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V219000 Seat Belt May Not Lock/FMVSS 209 & 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V387000 Doors May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V325000 Left Side Door May Remain Unlatched and Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V392000 Doors May Unexpectedly Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V390000 Left Hand Door May Remain Unlatched and Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V350000 Seat Belt May Not Lock/FMVSS 209 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V154000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag may not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V942000 Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Function Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V941000 Possible Front Passenger Air Bag Non-Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V385000 Doors may Unexpectedly Unlatch when Closed NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 12 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
Of the 79 complaints on file, 5 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,500–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover is noted for reliability issues, especially concerning steering and suspension, reflecting increased owner complaints. Despite its premium image, recurring problems in these areas, along with engines and electrical systems, can lead to high maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 40,000–70,000 miles | $900–$1,500 | very common |
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,400 | common |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,800–$3,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 24 months
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Battery service every 12 months
- Engine air filter replacement every 30,000 miles
- Fuel filter replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Suspension clunking noises
- Fuel leak or smell
- Engine misfires or stuttering
- Irregular electrical behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.